| Bridge of Lubbock, The |
| Description |
A non-profit organization that provides mentoring and guidance for at-risk teens in East Lubbock |
| Opportunity 1 |
Sorting donations |
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Prepare clothes donations for families in need |
| Times |
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00am-2:00pm |
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| Opportunity 2 |
Feed the Mind Lunch |
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Serve meals to homeless and low-income families |
| Times |
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm |
| Location |
1301 Redbud Ave. |
| Contact |
Kerry Lentz, 806-687-0772, communications@bridgeoflubbock.org |
| Web site |
www.bridgeoflubbock.org |
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| IntegraCare Hospice |
| Description |
Provider of home health, hospice and community services in North and West Texas |
| Opportunity |
Companionship |
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Visit hospice patients in person or by phone and provide friendliness, compassion and a willingness to listen |
| Times |
2-4 hours per month |
| Location |
1312 Texas Avenue |
| Contact |
Tiffany Willis, 806-472-6900, twillis@integracarehh.com |
| Web site |
www.integracarehh.com |
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| Intensive English Program at TTU |
| Description |
Students from over 70 different countries have participated in the IEP. Some students come to prepare for their studies at American universities, while other students come to learn English for business purposes or to help them pursue their careers |
| Opportunity |
Volunteer Partner with an International Student |
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International students who need to improve their English skills working with American students to learn about American culture and customs. |
| Times |
One hour per week |
| Location |
Foreign Languages Building |
| Contact |
Anna Karnes (anna.karnes@ttu) or Carla Burrus (carla.burrus@ttu.edu), 806-742-3146 |
| Web site |
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/classic_modern/iep/iep.php |
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| Lubbock State Supported Living Center |
| Description |
A 24-hour residential and training care center for people diagnosed with mental retardation before age 17. The Volunteer Services Council for the Lubbock State (School) Supported Living Center's (LbSSLC) mission is to enrich the lives of those served by the LbSSLC, providing fundraising, community and campus events, along with one-on-one and group opportunities to meet this goal. |
| Opportunity |
Garden & Greenhouses |
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Clean up and preparations for planting are underway. During growing season, there is tending, weeding, watering, and harvesting. Volunteers are needed for all levels of preparation and work. |
| Times |
Every Friday. Other times and dates can be pre-arranged. |
| Location |
3401 N. University Ave. |
| Contact |
Lark Cooper, 806-741-3532, lark.cooper@dads.state.tx.us |
| Web site |
www.lubbockstateschool.org |
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| Salvation Army of Lubbock, The |
| Description |
Providing relief and hope to communities throughout the United States |
| Opportunity 1 |
Serving Breakfast or Dinner at Shelter |
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Volunteers help serve meals at the shelter |
| Times |
Weekdays: 6:00am-7:30am and 4:00pm-6:00pm |
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Weekends: 7:00am-8:30am and 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| Location: |
1614 Ave. J (corner of 16th St. & Ave. J |
| Contact |
Melody Paton, 806-765-9434, Melody_Paton@uss.salvationarmy.org |
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| Opportunity 2 |
Sorting Clothes, Books and Shoes at Family Stores |
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Volunteers help prepare donations for the sales floor |
| Times |
Stores are open 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Location |
1420 Ave. J (15th St. and Ave. J) and 1102 Slide Road (11th St. and Slide Rd) |
| Contact |
Alicia Addington, 806-741-1325 |
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| South Plains Community Action Association, Inc. (SPCAA) |
| Description |
Helping children and families find community resources. Assist a professional and broaden your resume and increase job skills. |
| Opportunity |
Finding resources |
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Help prepare children for kindergarten or work with families to help find resources in the community
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| Times |
Weekdays: 7:30am-4:30pm |
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One Saturday per month |
| Location: |
Various - Lubbock, Levelland, Littlefield, Denver City, Floydada, Lorenzo, Morton, Muleshoe, O’Donnell, Olton, Plainview, Post, Ropesville, Slaton, Smyer, and Sudan |
| Contact |
Lauri Garza, 806-762-8815 or 806-893-3145, lgarza@spcaa.org |
| Web site |
http://www.spcaa.org/get_involved/index.php?category_id=4266 |
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| Threads of Love |
| Description |
A national sewing ministry meeting the needs of newborns and tiny premature infants. Chapter projects benefit the Natal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at local hospitals |
| Opportunity |
Knitting for Babies |
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Baby hats, gowns, mittens, socks, blankets are a few of the items that are created. Prayers are sewn, knitted, and crocheted into the items.
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| Contact |
Debbie Shelfer, 806-742-3744,DEBBIE.SHELFER@ttu.edu |
| Web site |
http://threadsoflove.org/ |
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| VistaCare Hospice |
| Description |
Provider of hospice care services |
| Opportunity |
Companionship |
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Provide conversation and friendship to a hospice patient |
| Times |
1-5 hours per week |
| Location |
1717A Norfolk Avenue, 4th floor |
| Contact |
Katherine McLamore, 806-441-3058 or 806-748-1041, KaMclamore@vistacare.com |
| Web site |
http://www.vistacare.com/locations/site.asp?211 |
